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Special Education Paraprofessional - ONE-YEAR ONLY
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$40,518 / year median in Rhode Island
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Special Education Paraprofessional
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ONE-YEAR ONLY
Smithfield Public Schools
Smithfield High School
•Smithfield, Rhode Island This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board
Job Details
Job ID:
5894542
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 21, 2026
Job Description
ONE
•YEAR ONLY Special Education Paraprofessional position available at Smithfield High School beginning with the 2026-2027 School Year.
QUALIFICATIONS
Appropriate certification required
REPORTS TO
Director of Special Education
REPRESENTATION STATUS
SATACE Contract
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be trained or willing to be trained in Safety Care Training.
Ability to collect student data.
Ability to implement behavior intervention plans.
Position Type:
Full-time